Above, volunteers working to raise anti-litter awareness in Coffeeville Saturday (L-R) are Carlissa Williams, Avenisha Williams, Carolyn Thigpen, Ambra Thigpen and Ashley Williams. More...
First it was the closing of post offices or loss of rural carrier service by what the Postal Service calls DUOing (delivery unit optimization). More...
Fire Prevention Week 2011 focuses on preventing home fires. The campaign also urges people to protect their homes and families with lifesaving technology and planning. More...
Despite a sluggish national economy, business appears to be booming in Jackson. Above, metal beams have started going up at the SET Enterprises plant site on Clolinger Road. More...
The Sept. 17 theft of a local woman’s purse prompted Jackson Police Acting Detective Derrick Powe to encourage citizens to lock their vehicles and secure valuables that may be left inside their automobiles. More...
In last week’s story about the Jackson High School football game, the W.S. Neal High School mascot was misidentified as the “Blue Devils,” when in fact they are the W.S. Neal Eagles. More...
September heat couldn’t keep the crowds away for Clarke-Washington EMC’s Annual Meeting and 75th Anniversary Celebration, Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Jordan-Wilcox Stadium in Chatom. More...
Grove Hill Mayor Jerry Newton Monday appointed longtime policeman and acting police chief Woodie Coats to be police chief, succeeding Leo Frazier who recently retired. In addition, Newton appointed police officer Daniel Gibson as assistant chief. More...
Planning has begun and the date is set for May 12, 2012, for the second annual In the Pines Music Festival. The festival will be at the same location as this year’s–the Chatom Community Center– and will offer a variety of music. More...
Millry Mayor Roy Chapman recently announced the Sixth Annual Millry Trick or Trunk scheduled for Friday, October 28th at the Millry Walking Trail from 6-8 p.m. The Town of Millry is providing a safe, fun way to trick or treat. More...